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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.44, 15,542.44 and 2,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.44, 15,542.44 and 2,966.56 is: 4,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.44 : 15,542.44 = 2,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.44/15,542.44 = 2,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.44x = 15,542.44 × 2,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.44x = 46,107,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107,580.81/10,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.92

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